Mitchel R. Aeder, approximately 62 years old as of early 2023, grew up in New Jersey and currently resides in the heavily Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Kew Gardens Hills in Queens, New York. He had a distinguished career in corporate tax, retiring in 2021 as a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) after years of service in the firm. Aeder is a prominent lay leader in Orthodox Jewish organizations and was unanimously elected as President of the Orthodox Union (OU) at its convention in January 2023. In his role at the OU, Aeder has expressed intentions to enhance organizational synergy and develop a stronger staffing pipeline. He serves alongside key figures such as Chairman Yehuda Neuberger and Vice Chairman Morris Smith. His leadership builds on his prior prominence as a lay leader in Orthodox Jewish organizations, focusing on advancing the OU's programs, operations, and policy initiatives outside of its Kashrut division. Aeder's professional background in tax and accounting informs his strategic approach to non-profit management within the Jewish community, positioning him as a key influencer in Orthodox Jewish networks.